Family Law

MSPB connects low-income individuals who are involved in difficult family matters with an attorney who can guide them through these legal processes and often provide representation in court.

MSPB assists with:

Divorce
Custody
Adoption
Visitation
Third Party Custody (Kinship Care)

For Family Law Forms and Informational Videos: https://mdcourts.gov/family/legalhelp

get help

Need to meet with an Attorney? Each county’s Circuit Court holds Family Law “Self-Help” Clinics where attendees can meet with an attorney for a short period of time to discuss their legal problems. The meetings are free and can be utilized over the course of your case.

DUE TO COVID EMERGENCY THESE CLINICS HAVE NEW HOURS/PROCEDURES LISTED BELOW

Caroline County (410-479-5735)

In person every Monday from 9-12
Clinic limited to 5 people total
Thursday evening clinics are not being held because the Library is still closed
Clients will be screened at front door or courthouse
Disinfectant supplied

Dorchester County (410-228-1395)

All clinics through phone call until December
Screening will occur when in-person clinics resume
Clinic hours are Monday 12:00-3:30 and Wednesdays 9-12:30
Clerk’s office will give client phone number to call to speak to the volunteer
Schedule is posted on door of courthouse

Kent County (443-666-4327)

Clinics are remote on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-12:00.
Calls answered on a first come/first served basis, clients to leave message if phone is busy
Plan is to begin Tuesday clinics in person starting October 6, 2020
Will revisit after first of the year

Queen Anne’s County (410-758-1773)

Attorneys are working remotely
Clients come in person to courthouse and may access the attorney through the Self-Help Center or call Family Service Coordinator to be connected with attorney through Skype.
2 person limit in Family Service office
The plan is to continue this procedure through the end of 2020
Mandatory masks, sheriff screens and takes temperature of client
All areas disinfected after each client
Monday-Friday 9-12:00

Talbot County

Telephone clinics only through December, please call 410-829-9876 to make appointment
Mondays from 9-12:00

Somerset County

In person Fridays from 9-12
Appointments scheduled on the half hour by calling 410-621-7582
The person seeking advice is the only one allowed in the building and is screened by security
Face masks and disinfectant supplied

Wicomico County (410-334-3110)

Clients are referred to Family Law Hotline only (800-845-8550)
No remote or in person clinics at this time

Worcester County (410-632-5168)

Telephone appointments only through at least October.
Mondays 9:30-3:30

Cecil County (410-996-1157)

Hybrid of remote and in person
Appointment only
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday in person with appt.
Friday remote only
2 people allowed at one time for in person clinic
Zoom capability
Text reminders for appointments

Anne Arundel County (410-280-5374)